India, June 22 -- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has identified 13 locations where natural streams are blocked and has started issuing notices to violators.

The root cause of flooding across Hinjewadi Phases 1, 2, 3, and the metro corridor is the obstruction and redirection of natural watercourses by some builders, companies, and local residents. Several encroachments and unauthorized constructions have interfered with water flow, said officials.

Acting on the findings of an interim technical report submitted on June 19, PMRDA Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has started issuing notices to violators.

PMRDA highlighted that elevated metro structures and sagging road profiles have created ...